Man on Fire

Based On the book by A. J. Quinnell

Man on Fire is a 2004 action thriller film directed and produced by Tony Scott, from a screenplay by Brian Helgeland, and co-produced by Arnon Milchan. It is based on the 1980 novel by A. J. Quinnell. The film stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in lead roles, alongside Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Giancarlo Giannini, Marc Anthony, Rachel Ticotin and Mickey Rourke in supporting roles. The film follows a despondent, alcoholic former CIA officer-turned-bodyguard (Washington), who embarks on a violent revenge spree after a nine-year-old under his charge (Fanning) is kidnapped in Mexico City.

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Release date:

April 21, 2004

Director:

Tony Scott

Cast:

Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Giancarlo Giannini

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Action, Vigilante

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2004 in adaptations